Have no fear the bees are here! (Grown Up + Me Workshop)
Fri, Jul 19
|Arboro Empowered
Come discover the world of honey bees and learn about how this seemingly scary insect can be so fascinating (and even cute!)
Time & Location
Jul 19, 2024, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Arboro Empowered , 5415 Old Lake Jeanette Rd, Greensboro, NC 27455, USA
About the event
About the Workshop: Discover the incredible world of honey bees at Arboro! Honey bees are amazing creatures that contribute so much to our world, and while they might seem a little scary at first, they are truly fascinating (and even cute!). Join us for an adventure where you will:
- Understand why honey bees are vital to agriculture and our environment.
- Learn about honey bee behavior and how to interact with them safely and respectfully.
- Discover the unique characteristics of honey bees and how they differ from other pollinators.
- Learn what to do in the event of a honey bee sting and how to treat it.
- Experience our baby bee petting zoo! Get up close with these adorable fuzzy bees before they're old enough to fly or sting
Plus, don't miss out on our Q&A session where you can ask Phoebe about the hives coming to Arboro and learn more about future bee-themed workshops. Come and explore the buzz-worthy world of honey bees with us this summer!
Meet the Expert: Phoebe Snyder
Phoebe Snyder began her journey in beekeeping in 2015 and has worked bees ever since. Snyder graduated with her B.S. in Biology in 2018 from Stevenson University then worked as a lab assistant at the USDA Bee Research Lab in Beltsville, MD. In the same year, Snyder began her master’s studies at UNC Greensboro studying honey bee group size effects on hygienic behavior performance. Snyder conducted a portion of her thesis work in Israel in 2019. After graduating with her M.S. in Biology in December 2020, Snyder gained extensive industry experience through her roles as Technical Sales Representative for a hive tracking software company and COO of Optera, a start-up she co-founded to commercialize UBeeO, a novel hygienic behavior selection test she launched in early 2024. Snyder is currently the Regional Manager, Beekeeper Relations for Dalan Animal Health where she is working to facilitate industry uptake of a honey bee vaccine. In addition to this role, Snyder teaches beekeeping as an adjunct professor at Guilford College and owns and operates her beekeeping business, Phoebe’s Bees.